The Body Shop falls into administration
February 13, 2024
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Home & Giftware magazine was sorry to hear of the collapse of yet another iconic retail business, as ethical beauty chain, The Body Shop, falls
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Labour shortage and high inflation adversely affecting Dutch retailers
February 12, 2024
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According to Dutch national newspaper, NU.nl, the number of retailers who stopped selling has doubled last year, meaning that high street woes aren’t confined to
Spring Fair sets the bar for 2024
February 9, 2024
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Spring Fair 2024 closed on a high after four days of intensive buying, creativity and fun, and now looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in
showUP to succeed
February 9, 2024
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Roving reporter, Denre Bruins writes: The suitcase is packed, my boarding pass printed and I’m ready for two days of fun and discovering what the
Theo Paphitis unveils new Ryman’s mobile app at Spring Fair
February 7, 2024
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Spring Fair welcomed some of retail’s biggest hitters on day three withV Dragon and retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis, and ESG pioneer Paul Wright from PDS
TikTok Shop to sponsor Spring Fair Masterclass Studio
February 2, 2024
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Spring Fair (4th-7th February, NEC Birmingham) has announced a partnership with TikTok Shop, an e-commerce solution integrated within TikTok. It enables merchants and creators to
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